System of motor control



Sept. 16. m4-

H. L. BLOOD SYSTEI 0F uo ron cbumox. 1

Filed Nov. 8, 1920 Ha. I

tummy Patente d Sept. 16, 1924.

HAROLD L. BLOOD, OI PLAINFIELD, POND COMPANY, OF NEW YORK,

NEW JERSEY, ASSIGNOR TO NILE-BENIN!!- N. Y., A CORPORATION OF NEW JERSEY.

SYSTEM OF MOTOR CONTROL.

Application filed November 8, 1920. Serial No. 422,582.

7 '0 all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I HAROLD L. 31.001), a citizen of the United States, residing at Plainfield, in the county of Union and State of New Jersey, and useful Improvements in Systems of Motor Control, of which the following is a specification. This invention relates to a system of motor control and particularly to a system of motor control for alternately operating a pair of electric motors. v

An object of the present invention is to provide electric circuits for a motor system involving a pair of motors which are operated individually and alternately to each other.

Another object of the invention is to stop and start the motors alternately, the stopping of one motor serving at the same time to start the other motor.

Another object of the invention is to provide mechanism to start the operation of the first motor when the circuit for the second motor is opened and to start the second motor when the circuit for the first motor is opened. That is, one motor first operates through a predetermined cycle and is there stopped by mechanism operated by this motor. As soon as this first motor stops, the second motor starts and, after operating through its predetermined cycle is stopped by mechanism which is operated by the second motor. As soon as the second motor stops, the first motor is again started. This alternate operation of the two motors through their respective predetermined cycles is maintained throughout the opera tion of the system. Another feature of the motor system that is advantageous is that while it is in operation the motors are alternately operated by the opening and closing of their armature circuits, the armature circuit for one motor also including a starting resistance and also a dynamic braking circuit so that this motor and be quickly brought to of its cycle.

The invention is particularly adapted for the control of electric motors operating machine tools in which one of the motors operates one mechanism orpart of the tool and the other motor operates another mechmay start slowly a stop at the end have invented certain new.

anism or part of the tool. The circuits formmg the motor system illustrated are designed particularly for a machine tool having two principal mechanisms, one of which must be completed before the second one starts, and, as soon as the second one stops the first mechanism must be again operated, this alternate operation of the mechanisms continuing throughout the operation of the tool so long as the circuit is in operation.

In the embodiment of the invention illus trated, it is assumed that there are but two principal mechanisms or functions to be accomplished, but plied to machines having more than two principal mechanisms and functions.

To alternately start and stop the motors in the specific embodiment of the invention illustrated, I provide a drum on which is mounted a cam adapted to open and close a switch in a controller circuit which in turn operates the main control switches. This drum or other device carryin the cam is mounted to be rotated by eit er motor so that when either motor is in operation the drum is rotated by that particular motor.

It is obvious, however, that other mechanism or mechanisms may be provided which may be operated by the motors to alternately operate the motors during their respective operative cycles and then bring them to a stop.

In the accompanying diagrams annexed hereto and forming a part of this specification, I have shown my invention embodied in a metal cutting tool, but it will be understood that the invention can be otherwise embodied and that the drawings are not to be construed as defining or limiting the scope of the invention, the claims appended to this specification being relied upon for that purpose.

In the drawing: 7

Figure 1 shows a characteristic wiring diagram for a motor system adapted to accomplish the above ob]ects.

Fig. 2 shows, diagrammatically, the connections between the motors and the controlling mechanisms.

Briefly, my invention comprises, first; two motors, each adapted to drive a different part or mechanism of the same machine,

the invention may be apsecond; two 'main control switches. or other means to open and close the motor circuits, and third; mechanisms operated by the two niotors for controlling the operation of said main switches or other means to open and the motor circuits.

l The motor circuits are controlled; in the embodiment of the invention illustrated, by two main switches. Normally the arms of the switches-are held in the position shown in Fig. 1 by suitable springs or by gravity aid the arms of the switches are moved to their opposite closed positions by the magable means, first being operated by one motor and then by the other motor, the arrangements of these connections for the cam being such that it always rotates in the same "d1- rection and holds its switch open during a considerable part of its revolution. 7

The particular machine for which the present circuit has been devised 1s a machine tool, one motor being used to operate the cutter and the other motor to feed or suitably position the work. After a series of cuts taken by operation of the first motor, the cutter and its motor are stopped and the work positioned for further cutting operations. This work positioning is accomphshed by the second motor, and, as soon as the work has been re-positioned, the indexing or positioning motor is stopped and the cutter motor re-started.

It is essential for the operation of the machine for which the present motor controlling mechanism has been devised that each motor must complete a predetermined cycle before it stops and as soon as. either motor stops, the other must be started.

It is to accomplish this alternate operation of the motors, each motor operating sufficiently to accomplish its function and, in stopping start the other motor that forms the primary object of the invention.

The particular mechanism operated first by one motor and then by the other to open and close a controller circuit is but one of the embodiments of the invention and that other mechanism or mechanisms may be provided to control the starting and stopping of the motors.

Referring more particularly to the diagrams shown in the drawing, an embodiment of the invention is shown in which two motors 10 and 11 are alternately operated. In

the particular circuit shown, motor 10 is coil pled to and operates the machine parts pe orming one function of the machine and the motor 11 operates the parts of the machine performing the second function.

As this application is limited to the electric circuits utilized in the machine, it will not be necessary to particularly define the machine structure, 'sufiice it to say that the main motor10 is utilized to operate the cutter and the auxiliary motor 11 is used to position and feed the work.

Coupled to and rotated by the motor 10 is a cam 12, preferably this rotates in timed relation to the reciprocations of the cutter and serves to break the contacts 13 and 14 of a, switch at a definite point in the stroke of the cutter. As shown, the cam 12 maintains the contacts 13 and 14 closed except during an instant of time when the arm on which contact 13 is mounted is pressed away from contact 14 by the raised point 15.-on cam 12.

Another cam shown at 16 is rotated, as above stated, alternately by the motors 10 and 11 always in the same direction and serves to open and close'the switch 17. Any desired means may be utilized to rotate this cam 16, the preferred method being to drive it together with the drum 16 on which it is mounted by suitable ratchets, shown diagrammatically in Fig. 2 so that it is driven first by motor 10, and, when motor 10 is stopped and motor 11 started driven by this latter motor.

As shown diagrammatically in Fig. 2, the drum 16 carry the cam 16" is shown in position to be driven by either motor 10 or 11 throu h the ratchets and pawls on either side of t e drums 16. The connections between the motors .10 and 11 and'their respective ratchet wheels are not shown. These may comprise any suitable; gearin permittin themotors 10 and 11 to m e a lurahty of revolutions while the ratchet w eel connected to that motor makes but one revolution. The connection between the motors and their respective ratchet wheels is also a positive connection so that each motor 0 rates through a predetermined cycle be ore the cam drum 16 and cam 16' rotate through a complete revolution.

When the main switches A and B are in the position shown, the motor 10 is stopped to series field 27, and to one of the armains 45 stant of time is cut out b mos-no ture brushes 28. the other side of the.

armlature thecircuit,is completed by armature brush 29, armature resistance 30 and conductor 31 exten to the negative terminal of the supply hne. As long as the switch B is he (1. in the position shown motor 11 will be supplied with current, but, as soon as switch B is oscillated to separate lower arm 24 from contact 25 the armature circuit of motor 11 is broken, thus stopotor 10-which, as above described, is of greater power than motor" 11 is provided with the following circuits: Itsfield circuit 16 is of the shunt type and includes conductor 40, in which is located a rheostat 41, and a conductor 42 extending to and joining a conductor in direct communication with the negative terminal of the supply circuit. The

shunt field 43 in the. above circuit is promaintained in closed position.

As soon as switch A is oscillated to its 0 posite position, an armature circuit is com-. p eted' for motor 10. This includes conductor 22, a portion of resistance C, conductor 45, armature brushes 46 and 47, conductor 48,

upper arm 49 of switch A, contact 50 and conductor 51 extendin to the negative terminal of the supply circuits, Preferably I I make the switch B oscillate after switch A has oscillated so that instant of time elapses after switch A oscillates before up r arm 60 of switch B. closes its contact with contact 61. As soon as this takes place the portion of resistance C forming the starting, resistance of motor 10 is lshunted and the full line voltage is su liedto the armature brushes 46 and 47.

is delayed action of switch B therefore permits the motor 10" to start with a resistance which, after an inthe operationof switch B. With the switch B in its opposite position, the armature circuit for motor 10 cemprises'conductors 22 and 23,- u per arm ,60 of switch B, contact 61 and t e entire length of conductor 45, thus eliminating the starting resistance C. On the opposite side of motor 10 the circuit is unchanged.

A dynamic brakin for the motor 10. T is comprises conductor 48, lower arm 65 of switch A through con tact 66, conductor 67, a portion of resistance 0, 'part'of conductor 45 and the armature of motor 10. As soon as the switch A is thrown t9 the position shown in the figure, which 60 occurs when the operation of motor 10 is about tocease, the supply of current is interrupted by the se aration of upper arm 49 of swltch A from't e contact 50 and conductor 51. The motor 10 on continuing to rotate is then compelled to operate as a generator 94 and finally through circuit is also provided j forcing current through the circuit just mentioned which includes a large part of resistance C thus quickly bringing it to rest.

In order to automatically open and close the armature circuits above described, I pro-.

vide the followin control circuits: These are connected to t e two switches A and B which in turn are thrown from one extreme position to the other by the action of solenoids energized b the controlling circuits.

Normall as a ove stated, the switches A and B are eld in the positions shown in the diagram by mechanical means, such as springs, or by (gravity, the solenoids being energized perio ically by the regulating circuit about to be described to throw the switches A and B to their opposite position.

The solenoid 80 mounted adjacent switch'A is supplied with current at the time when switc 17 is closed, this current being suificient to energize solenoid 80 to throw switch -A from the sition shown inFig. 1 to its opposite posltion. This circuit for energizing solenoid 80 comprises conductors 22 and 23 extending to the pivot of switch B, then through a conductor 90, through conductors 91 or 92 or both dependent upon whether switch 13 is closed as well as switch 17, and then to conductor 93, solenoid 80, conductor 11 ative terminal of t e supply line.

olenoid 81, which is adapted to throw the switch B, is not energized except when solenoid 80 has .drawn the upper arm 49 of switch A to its closed position As soon as-the switch A has been oscillated to close the contact 50 with the upper arm 49 of switch A, the solenoid 81 is energized by current throu h a circuit including a terminal of solenoi 80 which is energized, a conductor 96 extending to the solenoid 81, and from the solenoid 81 the circuit extends through a conductor 97 where it joins the pivot of switch A which is connected with the negative main through arm 49 of switch A, contact 50 and conductor 51.

Conductor 92, in which is located switch the controller circuit so that the switches 13 and 17 are'in parallel and current can thereforeflow through the controller circuit when either of these switches is closed.

A holding resistance 95 is inserted in conductor 92 on one side of the switch 13. This resistance 95 acts to prevent enough current passing throu h conductor 92 to energize solenoid 80 su ciently to throw the switch Ato its opposite position after switch 17 has once been opened. After switch 17 opens the controlling circuit continues to pass through conductor 92 until switch 13 opens, this current being sufiicient to hold switch A in its opposite position. As soon as switch 13 opens the controller circuit is completel opened and both solenoids are de-ener'giz conductor 51 to the .13 operated by cam 15, forms a branch of in Fig. 1.

closes the switch 17 but once. As long as the drum 16 maintains the switch 17 closed the opening and closing of switch 13 has no effect. As soon, however, as the switch 17 has opened, it is necessary for the controller circuit to be opened as soon as the motor reaches a predetermined point in its cycle indicated by the position of cam as shown A push button or other manually'controlled switch 100 is inserted in the control circuit conductor 90 so that the operation of the motors may be stopped by the operator. Normally this switch 100 is held closed, and, by raising it the control circuit is broken thus interrupting the circuit for the solenoids 80 and 81 and stopping operation of the motors. If the switch 100 is opened while the'motor 11 is in operation at which time there is no current prising through conductor 90, the control is not affected until the motor 11 stops and the cam operated switch 17 closes. If, however, the push button switch 100 is opened while motor 10 is in operation at which time current passes through conductor 90 this motor is brought immediatelyv to rest. This prevents the motor 11 being stopped during its normal operation but permits the motor 10, which operates thecutter of' the machine, being stopped instantly at any time it is inoperation.

In operation, as soon as the cam 16 oocupies a position to close the switch 17, current passes through conductor in the control circuit thus energizing the solenoid-80. This causes the switch A to oscillate to its opposite position thus closing the armature circuit for motor 10 and immediately afterward switch B oscillates thus opening the armature circuit for motor 11. The motor 10 continues to operate as long as the drum 16 permits the switch 17 to close. After the cam 16 opens switch 17 current continues to pass through the control circuit by way of conductor 92 until the switch 13 is opened by cam 12. When this takes place the control circuit is completely broken and the solenoids 80 and 81 are de-energized thus causing the switches A and B to move back again to the position shown. Both solenoids are simultaneously de-energized so that they move to the os'ition shown in the diagram at the same time.

As soon as the solenoids 80 and 81 are deenergized the switches A and B of the main control switch are oscillated to the position shown in Fig. 1. This closes the armature circuit for the motor 11 thus starting it. Simultaneously the oscillation of switch A opens the armature circuit for motor 10 and closes the dynamic braking circuit.

What I claim is:

1. A motor control system comprising in combination, two motors, field and armature circuits therefor, two main switches for opening and closing said armature circuits, cam controlled means for operating said switches, movement of said switches in one direction opening the armature circuit of one motor and closing that of the other, and movement of the switches in the opposite direction'opening the armature circuit of the second motor and closing that of the first.

2. In a motor control system, the combination with two motors, and two main switches for operating-one of said motors when in operative positions and for operating the other motor when in released positions, of

means comprising a cam member operated' first by one motor and then by the other motor for alternately operating and releasing said main switches.

33. In a motor control system, the combination with two motors, and two main switches for operating one of said motors when in operative positions and for operating the other motor when in released positions, of means comprising a cam operated switch operated alternately by said motors and a second cam operated switch operated by one of said motors for alternately operating and releasing said main switches.

4. In a control system, the combination of a main and an auxiliary motor, and means comprising two main electro magnetic switches for operating the two motors, one of said switches serving to operate the main motor and to complete a dynamic-braking circuit therethrough and the other switch serving to operate the auxiliary motor and to control the acceleration of the main motor.

5. In a control system, the combination of a main and an auxiliary motor, means comprising two electro-magnetic switches for operating the two motors, the first one of said switches serving to operate the main motor and to complete a. dynamic-braking circuit therethrough and the second switch serving to operate the auxiliary motor and to control the acceleration of the main molib loo

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tor, means operated by the auxiliary motor I for eflt'ecting operation of the first one of said switches, and means for insuring the operation of the second switch after-the operation of the first switch.

6. In a. control system, the combination of a main and an auxiliary motor, and means comprising two, electro-magnetic switches for operating the two motors, one of said switches serving, when in an operative position, to complete an operating circuit through the main motor and serving, when in a released position, to complete a dynamicbraking circuit through the main motor, and the other switch serving, when in an operative position, to effect acceleration of the main motor and serving, when in a released position, to complete an operating circuit through the auxiliary motor.

7. In a control system, the combination comprising two motors, two electromagnetic switches for controlling the operation of said motors and for completing a dynamic-braking circuit through one of the motors, said switches operating one motor when in operative positions and operating the other motor when in released positions, and means for automatically operating the switches to effect alternate operation of the two motors.

S. In a control system, the combination comprising a main and an auxiliary motor, two main electro-magnetic switches for controlling the operation of the two motors, means operated by the auxiliary motor for efiecting energization of the two main switches to operate the main motor and to stop the auxiliary motor, and means operated by the main motor for releasing the main switches to stop the main motor and to start the auxiilary motor.

9. In a control system, the combination comprising a main and an auxiliary motor, two main electro-magnetic switches for controlling the operation of the two motors, means operated by the auxiliary motor for effecting operation of the two main switches to stop the auxiliary motor and to start and accelerate the main motor, and means operated by the main motor for releasing the two main switches to open the circuit of the main motor com late a dynamic-braking circuit therethroug and to start the auxiliary motor.

10. In a control system, the combination of two motors, two main electro-magnetic switches for controlling the operation of said motors, two auxiliary switches, one of said auxiliary switches being operated by one of said motors to eitect operation of the two main switches and the other auxiliary switch being operated by the other motor to effect release of the two main switches.

11. In a control system, the combination with ,a main and an auxiliary motor, two main electro-magnetic switches, and two auxiliary switches for controlling the main switches, of a cam member operated by the main motor for operating one of the auxiliary switches to release the two main switches and effect operation of the auxiliary motor, and a cam member operated by the auxiliary motor for operating the other auxiliary switch to operate the two main switches and operate the main motor.

12. In a control system, the combination comprising a main electro-magnetic switch, two cam-operated switches in the energizing circuit of said main switch, and means for so connecting said cam-operated switches as to effect operation of the main switch only when a predetermined one of the cam-operated switches is operated and to effect release of the main switch only when both of the cam-operated switches are released.

13. In a control system, the combination with two motors and two main electro-magnctic switches for controlling the operation of said motors, of two auxiliary switches for controlling the operation of said main switches, and means for so connecting said auxiliary switches as to effect operation of the main switches only when a predetermined one of the auxiliary switches is operated and to effect release of the two mam switches only when the two auxiliary switches are in released osition.

In testimony whereo I hereto aflix my signature.

HAROLD L. BLOOD. 

